About Wherritt
The surname Wherritt is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwæt," meaning "wheat," and the suffix "-rith," which denotes a clearing or a stream. Therefore, the surname Wherritt likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a wheat field or a clearing with a stream. It is a descriptive surname that was often given to individuals based on their occupation or the geographical features of their surroundings.
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